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The '''Diocese of Natchez''' was the predecessor of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Jackson]]. It served all of [[Mississippi]] until the state was split into two dioceses. The cathedral in [[Natchez, Mississippi]] is now a minor basilica and has retained much of its historical architectural splendor. |
The '''Diocese of Natchez''' was the predecessor of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Jackson]]. It served all of [[Mississippi]] until the state was split into two dioceses. The cathedral in [[Natchez, Mississippi]] is now a minor basilica and has retained much of its historical architectural splendor. |
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[[File:Natchez On-Top-of-the-Hill Historic District-464.JPG|thumb|150px|[[St. Mary Basilica, Natchez|St. Mary Basilica]], cathedral of the Diocese of Natchez]] |
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The Roman Catholic [[diocese]] of '''Natchez''', in [[Latin]] '''Natchesium''', was founded on July 28, 1837 and originally covered the entire state of [[Mississippi]]. The first bishop of the diocese, John Mary Chanche, S.S. (1795–1852), was not appointed until three years later, in 1840, and arrived in [[Natchez, Mississippi|Natchez]] in May 1841. |
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On his arrival at Natchez, he met the only priest in the new diocese, Father Brogard, who was there only temporarily. In the role of a missionary, Bishop Chanche began to contact the Catholics and organize the new diocese. Within a year he laid the cornerstone of his cathedral. At his death the diocese had 11 priests, 11 churches erected, and 13 attendant missions.<ref name=CE>[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10709b.htm Brother Charles, "Natchez" in ''Catholic Encyclopedia'' (New York 1911)]</ref> |
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Over the years, as the population balance within the state shifted, it became obvious that the operations of the diocese should be moved to [[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]], the state capital. On December 18, 1956, the diocese was renamed the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson and many operations of the diocese moved to Jackson. On March 1, 1977, the Mississippi diocese was split into two dioceses: the Diocese of Jackson and the Diocese of Biloxi. After this, the Diocese of Natchez became a [[titular see]]. |
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== Diocesan bishops == |
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* [[John J. Chanche]], S.S. 1840 - 1852 |
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* [[James Oliver Van de Velde]], July 29, 1853 - November 13, 1855 |
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* [[William Henry Elder]], May 3, 1857 - January 30, 1880 |
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* [[Francis Janssens]], May 1, 1881 - August 7, 1888 |
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* [[Thomas Heslin]], 1889 - 1901 |
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* [[Thomas Heslin]], 1889–1911 |
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* [[John Edward Gunn]], S.M., 1911–1924 |
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* [[Richard Oliver Gerow]], 1924–1967 (in 1956 the Diocese of Natchez was renamed the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson) |
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==Titular bishops== |
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* [[Daniel Kucera]], O.S.B. June 6, 1977 - March 5, 1980 |
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* [[William H. Bullock]] June 3, 1980 - February 10, 1987 |
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* [[John Gavin Nolan|John Nolan]] December 12, 1987 - November 19, 1997 (his death) |
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* [[Timothy Dolan]] June 19, 2001 - June 25, 2002 |
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* [[Salvatore J. Cordileone]] July 5, 2002 - March 23, 2009 |
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* [[Eduardo Nevares]] May 11, 2010 – present |
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==See also== |
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*[[Roman Catholic Diocese of Jackson]] |
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== References == |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/d2n13.html 'Natchesium':Catholic Hierarchy website] |
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*[http://www.stmarybasilicaarchives.org 'St. Mary Basilica Archives' website] |
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[[Category:Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Mobile]] |
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[[Category:Catholic titular sees in North America|Natchez]] |
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[[Category:Catholic Church in Mississippi]] |
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[[Category:1837 establishments in Mississippi]] |
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Revision as of 20:37, 26 February 2020
The Diocese of Natchez was the predecessor of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jackson. It served all of Mississippi until the state was split into two dioceses. The cathedral in Natchez, Mississippi is now a minor basilica and has retained much of its historical architectural splendor.
The Roman Catholic diocese of Natchez, in Latin Natchesium, was founded on July 28, 1837 and originally covered the entire state of Mississippi. The first bishop of the diocese, John Mary Chanche, S.S. (1795–1852), was not appointed until three years later, in 1840, and arrived in Natchez in May 1841.
On his arrival at Natchez, he met the only priest in the new diocese, Father Brogard, who was there only temporarily. In the role of a missionary, Bishop Chanche began to contact the Catholics and organize the new diocese. Within a year he laid the cornerstone of his cathedral. At his death the diocese had 11 priests, 11 churches erected, and 13 attendant missions.[1]
Over the years, as the population balance within the state shifted, it became obvious that the operations of the diocese should be moved to Jackson, the state capital. On December 18, 1956, the diocese was renamed the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson and many operations of the diocese moved to Jackson. On March 1, 1977, the Mississippi diocese was split into two dioceses: the Diocese of Jackson and the Diocese of Biloxi. After this, the Diocese of Natchez became a titular see.
Diocesan bishops
- John J. Chanche, S.S. 1840 - 1852
- James Oliver Van de Velde, July 29, 1853 - November 13, 1855
- William Henry Elder, May 3, 1857 - January 30, 1880
- Francis Janssens, May 1, 1881 - August 7, 1888
- Thomas Heslin, 1889 - 1901
- Thomas Heslin, 1889–1911
- John Edward Gunn, S.M., 1911–1924
- Richard Oliver Gerow, 1924–1967 (in 1956 the Diocese of Natchez was renamed the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson)
Titular bishops
- Daniel Kucera, O.S.B. June 6, 1977 - March 5, 1980
- William H. Bullock June 3, 1980 - February 10, 1987
- John Nolan December 12, 1987 - November 19, 1997 (his death)
- Timothy Dolan June 19, 2001 - June 25, 2002
- Salvatore J. Cordileone July 5, 2002 - March 23, 2009
- Eduardo Nevares May 11, 2010 – present
See also
References
External links
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